How NASA tracks the shifting dynamics of our changing planet
In short: NASA has launched its Earth Expeditions campaign to better understand human impact on the world. This video introduces a series of global field experiments designed to complement satellite observations and provide a clearer picture of planetary change.
The campaign, which began on March 23, 2016, involves eight major Earth science field experiments scheduled over a six-month period. These studies combine ground-based observations with data from space to investigate how and why the planet is changing.
One primary focus is the Oceans Melting Greenland (OMG) investigation. Researchers are investigating the extent to which sub-surface ocean currents are eroding the Greenland ice sheet's margins.
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